Leil Selichot 3689 / סליחות 7449

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7449 occurs after nightfall on .

Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.

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Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 3686 20 Elul 7446
Leil Selichot 3687 23 Elul 7447
Leil Selichot 3688 23 Elul 7448
Leil Selichot 3689 25 Elul 7449
Leil Selichot 3690 21 Elul 7450
Leil Selichot 3691 23 Elul 7451
Leil Selichot 3692 25 Elul 7452
Leil Selichot 3693 21 Elul 7453

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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